Day 12

With only three days left of radiation treatments I would like to say that each day gets easier.  It doesn't.  For those people who have more than 15 days or go through this more than once, my hat goes off to them!  Each day the will power to have hope that the treatment is working without any proof is exhausting.  You just don't know if the radiation they are pumping into the body is helping or hurting.  Mom is being a real trooper. Even thought the pain in her hip is still there and today she woke up sick and not feeling great, she keeps plugging away each day.  With only three days left, staying positive and having hope  are all we have at this point.  We won't know if the radiation shrunk the tumors for another 4 to 6 weeks when they redo the petscan.  And even then, will the doctors share the truth?  This whole business about medicine and "practicing" is a bit of a joke in the waiting rooms but sadly, are far too accurate.  I believe that the treatments are helping, but have no proof.  Just my gut instincts telling me that they are making a difference. 

Keep your fingers crossed, as well as prayers and good wishes coming mom's way. We can use all we can get.  Tomorrow is another day and we have that at least!